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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1953

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Two Farms Sold at Good Prices

Macleay Argus · Monday 4 May 1953 · page 1

At the H. G. Elrington firm's salerooms, Kempsey, on Saturday, two Kalateenee farms were sold on behalf of Mr. Clarence Ward for a total of £5575…

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Independent Costing Tribunal For Dairying Industry

Macleay Argus · Monday 4 May 1953 · page 4

CASINO, Sat. -- Concern at the failure of the Federal Government to set up an independent costing tribunal for the dairying industry was expressed at the annual meeting yesterday of the…

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Record Return For Gloucester Dairy Farmers

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 5 May 1953 · page 5

Gloucester district dairymen had a record return for the month of March. The total amount…

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Concrete Troughs For Dairy Herds Easily Made

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1953 · page 4

A plentiful supply of clean water is essential if cows are to produce large quantities of milk and remain in good condition. Concrete troughing is one of the best methods of handling the water…

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Prospects Good for Spring Reports Dairy Officer

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1953 · page 1

District dairy officer, Mr. D. W. Crowfoot, anticipates improved spring pastures this year with a consequent increase in milk production. Mr. Crowfoot in his monthly…

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Lansdowne Farmers' Meeting

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 5 May 1953 · page 7

About 35 dairymen from the surrounding district attended a meeting at Lansdowne Hall on Wednesday last to hear…

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Dairying Conditions. Monthly Report for April, 1953

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 5 May 1953 · page 2

Mr. D. W. Crowfoot, District Dairy Officer, reports: Very little rain has been recorded in the Manning and…

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Small Flocks of Sheep on District Pastures

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 May 1953 · page 3

A number of farmers and graziers in the Gloucester and Krambach districts are grazing small flocks of sheep in addition to cattle, the District Stock Inspector (Mr. V. Freeman) stated in his monthly report…

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Patou Topcoat in Satin-surfaced Wool

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 6 May 1953 · page 2

This very attractive topcoat is featured in the Patou collection in pale blue satin-surfaced wool. The high yoked neckline can be…

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Try this Recipe Ginger Cake (No Butter or Eggs)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 May 1953 · page 7

Put 1 cup dripping, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup hot water in a saucepan and melt. Sift together five cups flour, 1…

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Money In Green Peas, Says Taree Farmer

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 May 1953 · page 2

Some of our grandparents knew what was meant by "pin money" but they probably knew little about "pea money"…

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Wool Fashions

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 May 1953 · page 2

Bonnie Cashin of New York designed this olive green three-piece suit which features a slim wool flannel skirt worn with a…

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Week In Store Cattle Market

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 8 May 1953 · page 2

Yardings of fat cattle at metropolitan and country sales are lightening following the recent rains, and higher values for fat beef are now…

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Store Cattle Market Higher Value Likely

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 May 1953 · page 5

Yardings of fat cattle at metropolitan and country sales are lightening following the recent rains, and higher values for fat beef are now anticipated. This trend will be reflected in the store…

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Cattle Truck Smash One Cow Killed

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 May 1953 · page 1

Mr. Jack Lawler, driving a Mid-Coast Meat Company cattle truck on Kempsey-Armidale road on Wednesday evening, had a remarkable escape from serious injury when his motor truck capsized…

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Sheep Sideline Increasing in P.p. District

The Northern Champion · Friday 8 May 1953 · page 5

A number of farmers and graziers in the Gloucester, and Krambach districts are grazing small flocks of sheep…

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Cattle Steward. Suggests Non Prize Winners Taken Home

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 8 May 1953 · page 3

A suggestion was made at a meeting of the Gloucester A.H. and P. Association committee on Wednesday night that…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 May 1953 · page 6

Mr. L. C. Turton, General Secretary, reports: The Ninth Annual Meeting of the Milk Zone Dairymen's…

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Farmers Seek £2M. From Butter Fund

Macleay Argus · Monday 11 May 1953 · page 4

Distribution of Australian butter production of £2,394,248 -- balance at credit in the Dairy Industry Stabilisation Fund -- was urged by the Queensland Dairymen's…

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Record Return for Gloucester Dairy Farmers

Macleay Argus · Monday 11 May 1953 · page 3

Gloucester district dairyman had a record return for the month of March. The total amount…

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